Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,095, making it the third-least populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Machias. The county was established on June 25, 1789. It borders the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is sometimes referred to as "Sunrise County" because it includes the easternmost point in the 48 contiguous United States. Claims have been made that Washington County is where the sun first rises on the 48 contiguous states. Many small seaside communities have small-scale fishing-based economies. Tourism is also important along the county's shoreline, but it is not as important as elsewhere in the state. The blueberry crop plays a major role in the county's economy.

Founded: June 25, 1789
Named for: George Washington
Seat: Machias
Largest city: Calais
Total: 3,258 sq mi (8,438.18 km²)
Land: 2,563 sq mi (6,638.14 km²)
Water: 695 sq mi (1,800.04 km²), 21%
Time zone: Eastern: UTC-5-4
Official Website: http://washingtoncountymaine.com/
Wikidata description: county in Maine, United States
Wikidata id: Q507256
Wikidata label: Washington County
Wikidata aliases: Array
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